What is the difference between Cancel and Close PO

Owned by Knowledge Assistant
Feb 08, 2022
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Description of Issue

What is the difference between cancelling and closing a PO?



Context

  • Purchase Order Change Orders



Cause




Resolution

  • Close PO just causes a status change to Closed. This is only used for PO's without a balance. It does not affect the encumbrance.

  • Cancel PO is used for a PO with a balance on it. This affects the encumbrance.



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